TheLegendOfLeonBailey31

I know it was only 37 minutes ago, but this deserves WAY more reactions. Made me choke laughing. Well done Sir.

Something I've noticed this year, is when we are attacking, our pitch awareness in the final third is generally poor. For instance, Ollie's goal was a beautiful strike... but if he's aware of his surroundings and where his fellow attacking teammates are, he probably lays that off to Bailey who was WIDE open for an easy goal. There have been other instances including Cash's beauty against Everton as Bailey was also wide open far post. Plenty of other examples of that where the results didn't end in goals and those are obviously the more important ones. I'm sure that's something that Gerrard and the rest of the staff will try to improve. If they do we are bound to score more goals because the opportunities are there, we're just not always seeing it. Not sure if anyone else agrees.

The consistency hasn't been there... but he's absolutely a game breaker. Almost had a worldie to make it 3-0 at the end. Holding out hope that he really starts to emerge. I'd like to see him in the starting XI next week. Give Buendia another run, Watkins up top, Ings on the bench to start.

Big problem with both his performance, and his attitude. Looked like he was going to cry when he was pulled off. If he was pissed he got pulled he can only be pissed at himself... only good play I can recall all game was the one touch to send Ings in. Bailey should take that spot to start next week for sure.

WHOOOOOOOOOOO...... Going absolutely bananas!!!!

Oh Buendia.... you're making me super nervous..

Well, I thought we needed a LB in January, and that might 100% confirm that.

Awesome start to the half... poor finish to the half. Let's see what moves SG makes. Curious when we'll see the first change and who it's going to be. I'd take Buendia out and put Bailey in... also wouldn't mind Carney coming in for Nakamba and changing the shape slightly. VP was super quiet at the end there... imagine the nervousness of the crowd is going to continue to be felt more and more... hopefully we can get an early goal to get it rocking and roaring.

Buendia is driving me nuts.... needs to be better

I'm excited... and I'm nervous. Huge 90 coming up. Don't love the midfield... Nakamba starting is always going to be an issue for me but I'll trust SG. Hoping Carney and Leon are two of the subs. LETS GO BOYS!

The old quad/hammy it looks like. Seemed minor but frustrating/concerning nonetheless.

That corner just about the best thing Leon has done all night. I've been underwhelmed.

Haha just said this in the Beale thread. Dude's got an absolute keg.

This dude's got an absolute keg on him. Looks like he's 10 months pregnant. Hilarious. I bet he knows how to throw a few back.

I'm pretty excited. Can't wait to see the energy that's going to be reverberating around Villa Park next weekend. Place will go absolutely nuts with a few goals pumped in and a W for Stevie G's first match and then we'll be off and running.

Haha, that's hilarious. Thank you for the explanation.

Haha thanks... can you explain to me why that is? Enlighten me on the English humor.

Haha... apologies.... as you can see I'm new here and an American... if stud is an outlawed term I sincerely apologize and will make sure to choose my words better next time.

My excitement is slowly growing. Young up and coming manager... former stud player who will garner respect from the squad immediately and be attractive for recruitment efforts. His coaching staff (Beale) has been made to sound quite strong. I was not a Smith out guy but nonetheless I'm excited about what could come with this move if he is indeed the guy.

I think that's what makes it all the more challenging in finding his successor... even though the majority came calling for his head the last few weeks... Dean was still an extremely well liked manager and just simply a good person.

This hire HAS to be right. Has to be. This is a huge moment for NSWE et al.... I'll be honest I'm nervous. You're inheriting a club that has lost its star player, brought in 3 relatively pricey players, 5 straight losses, looking dysfunctional and fragile.... not an easy task whatsoever.

Same here... because if Jack doesn't leave... Dean is almost certainly still here. I respect that he wanted to pay his respect to Dean for everything he helped him achieve and get him to where he is now... but it still hurts

I'll be honest.... pretty damn sad that this happened. 5 weeks ago would any of us ever expected this? 2-0 up with 10 to go against Wolves and we looked like we were poised for a top 8 finish... and here we are 5 straight on the bounce and Deano gone. I truly liked Dean Smith as a person. I like the way he carried himself. I love that he is a Villa fan. I'm obviously a Villa fan before being a Dean Smith fan... but all I can say is I hope they get the next hire right.... and he's as good as a person as he is a manager. Thanks for the memories Deano.

Body language for everyone is shit... really disappointed with my boy Leon so far today. YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS LETSSSS GOOOOOOOO BABBBYYYY Maybe that will change the body language!!!

More and more I'm convinced there is a chemistry problem amongst the squad... just don't look in it together.